Brar is one of the last names belonging to the Jatt clan of Sikh, Punjabi people. The last name Brar is one of a few elite surnames in the Jatt caste. Brar's are a very brave and noble people and have fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh against the moguls when many of his own men were killed. Guru Gobind Singh was the Tenth Guru (teacher) of The Sikh religion.

Harjit Brar, the most popular Kabaddi (Indian Wrestling) player in India and abroad. Virtually unstobbable before his death in a motor vehicle accident.